Category: West Region News
First-ever virtual youth gathering a success
EDMONTON – On September 10, 2021, the IMPACT Youth Gathering committee held a mini virtual youth gathering as a way to fulfill their mission statement—Community, growth, and equipping centered on Christ—in a time when gathering in person for a weekend has not been possible….
A block party brings the community together
SPRUCE VIEW, Alta. – King of Kings Lutheran Church hosted their second annual block party on August 28, 2021. It was a fabulous outreach for the community, especially in light of the recent pandemic. The congregation could not have been happier with the attendance…
Riverbend marks DPS’s 15th anniversary
EDMONTON – On July 11, 2021, the congregation had the honour of celebrating Kathy Cornish’s fifteenth anniversary as Director of Parish Services at Riverbend Lutheran Church. During the morning worship service, Rev. Sye Van Maanen gave a special blessing in honour of the occasion….
Virtual Sabbath Conference
ONLINE – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For…
Sharing in the joy of the Resurrection at a distance
VANCOUVER, B.C. – With a ban on in-person worship gatherings in place since mid-November 2020, Killarney Community Lutheran Church wanted to provide something special for its members to mark the resurrection of our Lord. In addition to an online worship service, members of both Killarney…
IMPACT… But shorter!
WEST REGION – The IMPACT Youth Gathering committee has released a video announcing that since an in-person youth gathering won’t be possible this summer, they will be hosting a live-streamed youth event on Friday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. PDT. The event, IMPACT…but shorter, will…